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There are plenty of good Android phones on the market, but the Google Pixel 2 is the best of the lot. And we’re not talking about the larger Pixel 2 XL here; it’s the smaller variant, the Pixel 2, that gets our recommendation for a number of reasons.

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There are plenty of good Android phones on the market, but the Google Pixel 2 is the best of the lot. And we’re not talking about the larger Pixel 2 XL here; it’s the smaller variant, the Pixel 2, that gets our recommendation for a number of reasons.

2017's Pixels were fantastic. Perhaps the first time in years that Google's "pure" line of phones had no compromises. Great screens, great build, amazing cameras, good battery life and pure Android in one proper flagship package. In 2017, with the Pixel...

The most obvious difference is its smaller size (146x70x7.8mm, 143g) and smaller display (5in).As the Pixel 2 uses a standard 16:9 aspect ratio display, its screen doesn't fill the phone's front in the same way as the Pixel 2 XL's. As a result,...

The Google Pixel 2 combines hardware with powerful software to produce incredibly detailed and vibrant still images in both daylight and low light. Class-leading dual pixel AF is fast and accurate even in low light, and 4K/30p is both beautiful and also...

Yes and no. The Pixel 2 is a great smartphone. In fact, it's the best Android smartphone in the market right now. Especially for someone looking for a compact smartphone. But, it isn't meant for everybody. The Pixel 2 is meant for people looking for a...

The new Pixel 2 smartphones certainly hold their own in the top tier. They are high quality, well-designed and brimming with excellent features. If you're an Android user who wants a high-quality device then the Google Pixel should definitely be near...

The Google Pixel 2 clearly wins the heart of the user with top notch camera performance, immersive response and light weight design. The smartphone runs like breeze throughout no matter which type of game you're interested in. Available at nearly Rs...

As it stands, the Google Pixel 2 has the highest overall score for a smartphone from independent analysts DxO (which uses a combined photo and video score). It is just behind the iPhone X for stills quality.Overall, we have been very impressed...

As I explained in my first impressions, the Pixel 2's biggest enemy is its design. It's hard to believe that a customer would pick one off a shelf with other bezel-less smartphones on the same display. This also means that a Pixel 2 customer would know...

It's easy to see why DxO has rated the Pixel 2 so highly. It is capable of delivering some fantastic images, in both good and low light. The Portrait Mode isn't without its quirks, but works well to produce impressive blurred background shots – the fact...

After testing both phones, it's clear that the Pixel 2 is the safer choice of the two. Sure, you lose out on a bit of screen real estate and aesthetics, but in turn, you get a better quality display which lacks most of the (sometimes) deal-breaking...